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Structural vulnerability approaches to forensic anthropology: Beyond evolutionary theory
Forensic science international. Synergy, Vol.9, 100552
2024
Abstract
Diverse bodies of theory inform forensic anthropology [1,2] in addition to the evolutionary frameworks or biological paradigms most often invoked [3]. Despite this theoretical depth, a vast array of anthropological theory remains to be fully examined by forensic anthropologists. This can be explained, in part, by the siloing not only of subdisciplines, but also of interest areas within a subdiscipline, leading some to view even closely aligned specialties such as forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology as theoretically isolated from one another [[4], [5], [6]]. Given the burgeoning conversations in the field on ethical practice, strengthening standards, expanding the scope of forensic work, relevance of forensic practice in relation to broader socio-cultural issues, and holistic approaches to forensic anthropology [[6], [7], [8], [9]], we need to embrace and incorporate anthropological theories that have the potential to inform or transform these issues. Among these discussions, several studies have underscored structural violence and structural vulnerability theories as they apply in forensic anthropology [[10], [11], [12], [13]]. Relatedly, social and structural determinants of health have emerged as lenses through which we can consider forensic anthropological practice [13]. This special issue resides at the intersection of these theories, wherein contributors were asked to broadly apply these frameworks to forensic anthropology.
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- Title
- Structural vulnerability approaches to forensic anthropology
- Publication Details
- Forensic science international. Synergy, Vol.9, 100552
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Elsevier B.V
- Copyright
- © 2024 The Author(s).
- Identifiers
- 99380575997306600
- Academic Unit
- Anthropology; College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities; Archaeology Institute
- Language
- English